As part of activities marking the 2026 International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI) on Friday, 6 February 2026, engaged students of Ifelodun Community Grammar School (Muslim) in a sensitization programme aimed at promoting the total abandonment of the harmful traditional practice. The engagement marked the conclusion of...

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2026: Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria Calls for Accelerated Action, Sustained Commitment, and Strategic Investment to End FGM by 2030 Ibadan, Nigeria | 6 February 2026 As the world marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Trailblazer Initiative...

In continuation of activities marking the 2026 International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI) on 5th February 2026 engaged students of Oba Akinbiyi Model College School II in an interactive sensitization session aimed at addressing myths, misconceptions, and harmful social norms surrounding Female Genital Mutilation. The engagement was...

What Is Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)? Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) refers to all procedures involving the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. FGM has no health benefits and causes severe physical, psychological, and social harm to girls and women. It is...

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is the partial or total removal of the female external genitalia for non-medical reasons. It is a deeply rooted cultural practice in some communities, but it has serious physical, psychological, and social consequences for girls and women. Understanding the harms of FGM is critical to protecting children and promoting health, rights,...

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) refers to all procedures involving the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injuries to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons (WHO, 2020). It is recognized internationally as a violation of human rights, reflecting deep-rooted gender inequalities and harmful traditional practices. The practice is prevalent in...

In a renewed effort to accelerate the elimination of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Oyo State, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI), with support from UNICEF Nigeria, convened a one-day capacity strengthening workshop for 40 justice sector actors in Olorunsogo Local Government Area. Held in Igbeti, the training brought together critical justice and security stakeholders including officers...

As part of ongoing efforts to eliminate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and promote gender equality in Oyo State, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI), with the support of UNICEF Nigeria and in collaboration with the Oyo State Ministry of Education, has successfully conducted a one-day training for 100 adolescent boys in Igbeti, Olorunsogo Local Government Area. The...

On Friday, September 19, 2025, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria, with support from UNICEF and the Oyo State Government, hosted a one-day workshop on ethical survivor-sensitization, story documentation, and content production on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The event took place at the Film Theater, Ministry of Information and Orientation, Secretariat, Ibadan. The workshop united journalists, CSOs, media...

Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI) is inviting dedicated and passionate community members to apply as Community-Based Child Protection (CBCP) Members in Oluyole, Ido, Olorunsogo, and Saki East LGAs of Oyo State. This is a unique opportunity to strengthen grassroots action against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), promote positive child protection practices, and advance women’s rights in your...